By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has attributed achievements of his administration in health care services in the past three years to contribution of the workforce in the state.
Governor Abdulrazaq, in a statement on fight against COVID-19 pandemic so far in the state, commended professional health care personnel and appointees on health matters for coming up with ideas, which he said had helped in revamping healthcare infrastructures in the state.
The governor, who described the immediate past Special Adviser on Health Matters to him, Professor Wale Sulaiman, and his league of experts, as thoroughbred professionals, said that achievements within a year in service were well recognized by all and sundry.
,He said: “Within the span of one year of his dedicated service to the state, Professor Sulaiman utilized his expertise in helping to revamp moribund healthcare infrastructure across Kwara state.
“As a medical expert, he envisioned and implemented programmes for affordable, innovative and qualitative healthcare services delivery for the benefit of the good people of Kwara state.
“A landmark achievement of Kwara State Health Sector under the advice and supervision of Professor Sulaiman is the rehabilitation of the moribund Sobi Specialist Hospital.
“The government also made available about 10 new ambulances spread across the state for effective service delivery. In addition, Professor Sulaiman and his league of experts facilitated the first Intensive Surgical Intervention programme where over 500 local patients in Kwara State benefited.
“He also proposed a strategic Healthcare Master Plan for the Kwara state government hoped to transform the state healthcare sector for good.
“The restoration of the Oxygen Plant helped to save many lives in Kwara state and beyond.”
Edited by Dada Ahmed.